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And getting enough shut eye could be the secret to avoiding Christmas rows, the survey showed.

Almost one in three admit a lack of sleep leaves them bad-tempered, and with a third of Britons planning to visit friends or family for Christmas and sleep in strange beds, many festivities could be marred by grumpy, tired individuals.

For women it is all about the bed.

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Three times as many men as women say that a romantic encounter helps them to nod off

A good mattress is the most important for 67 per cent, followed by the pillow for 65 per cent while clean sheets are top for 51 per cent.

What both men and women need is a comfortable bed and clean sheets

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Men on the other hand are happy with campbeds and sofas with 60 per cent not minding where they sleep compared to just 40 per cent of women who say they are as flexible.

It is men also, who are more likely to be kept awake worrying about work.

Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan on sleep struggles

Mon, August 22, 2016

Sleep expert Dr Nerina Ramlakhan joined Ruth and Eamonn on Monday's This Morning to discuss sleep struggles and night terrors.